Mr. Chanaka Weerasekara

Mr. Chanaka Weerasekara is an is a passionate and experienced academic in the field of finance. He holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Finance from the University of Sri Jayewardenapura (USJP), and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Financial Management (Special) from the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (SUSL). Chanaka is a committed individual with a passion for academia. His teaching and research interests lie in the broad area of Finance, in which fields such as Financial Management, Investment Analysis, Portfolio Management, Behavioral Finance, and Quantitative Data Analysis.
Beyond the classroom, Mr. Weerasekara actively contributes to the academic community. He serves as the Chief Coordinator for the Bachelor of Management Studies Honours (BMSHons) Degree Programme, Bachelor of Management Studies Honours in Accounting and Finance Degree Programme, Bachelor of Management Studies Honours in Marketing Management Degree Programme and Bachelor of Management Studies Honours in Human resources Management Degree Programme utilizing his leadership skills and experience to ensure the smooth operation of the programmes and student success. Additionally, he held the critical role of Conference Secretary for the second International Conference on Management and Entrepreneurship (ICOME 2023), demonstrating his commitment to fostering academic dialogue and collaboration within the community. Mr. Weerasekara is actively involved in university initiatives and community activities, contributing to the development of students and broader community welfare.